CERES Project
Aljezur, Algarve, Southwest Portugal

courses

professional development training courses

CERES delivers three high quality courses for school and university staff looking for new ideas and approaches for
creating an engaging and motivational learning environment.All of our courses have a strong practical and applied emphasis. Grants to cover the cost of the course fee
and to contribute to travel costs, accommodation, meals, cultural and linguistic
preparation and special assistance are available under European Union’s
Lifelong Learning Programme.

fieldwork coordinator training

This course is a must for anyone responsible for off-site
visits in science education.Spread over 4 days it offers an
in-depth look at the issues involved in planning, managing and evaluating local
visits, fieldtrips and exchanges.The course provides practical solutions and guidance for visit
coordinators, teachers, and voluntary staff involved in
fieldwork activities for the first time.Experienced teachers and trip leaders will benefit from fresh ideas and sharing
best-practise. The course has a strong emphasis on improving teaching and training
techniques in the field... go to page

outdoor education coordinator training

This instructor training course prepares teachers to take
groups into the outdoor environment to pursue adventure sport activities.Spread over 7 days the course offers an
in-depth look at operational procedures, offsite health and safety management, conservation issues and the legal framework of taking groups abroad.Participants have the opportunity to explore
adventure sport activities like surfing, kitesurfing, snorkelling, coasteering and
mountain biking first hand, gain an overview of the equipment used and learn from
industry experts... go to page.

applied marine conservation

This
course has been devolved in cooperation with the Surfrider Foundation Europe. It enables
professionals working in the watersport industry to understand the challenges of
responsible and sustainable use of the marine environment. The course gives concrete solutions for
integrating concepts to increase people's awareness about the
environment and associated challenges in everyday pedagogical work. It provides inspiration and tools to
help protect the coastal ecosystem, provide a “greener” workplace and delivers a
basis for individual and collective decision making... go to page.

short courses for individuals

Our
recreational courses provide an opportunity for everyone to take part in
exciting, challenging educational activities.Work with us to gain in-depth knowledge about a subject you are passionate
about.Skills essential to participation
include enthusiasm, an open mind, flexibility to changing situations, a desire
to help and the ability to work in a team. We will teach you everything else
you need to know.Our courses are a
great way to meet interesting, like-minded people and have inspiring
discussions around the camp fire!

" meet interesting people

and do something amazing this
holiday "

summer science expedition

The Summer Science Expedition is a residential program in
which A-level students from around the world complete a challenging, hands-on
research project in biology or earth science.They work alongside a university researcher in the field collecting data
for a conservation project. Students
learn experimental set up, data analysis and report writing from the experts. Stimulating guest speakers and field trips
round out the curriculum. This expedition
helps students with their academic progress, personal development, and motivates
them to become scientists themselves... go to page

science project

Hypothesis testing is a powerful tool
if you know how to use it. Help
to collect data for a conservation project. Make a difference. We will teach you the tools of the
trade and guide you with designing and setting up a scientifically rigorous science
project. This course is for students who
want to do something exiting for their university project and for people who want
to help provide answers to essential
questions in conservation. We work in close collaboration with local agencies to make sure that we ask the right questions. You
will spend a lot of your time in the field... go to page

rocking coast

Climate change, sea-level rise,
earthquakes, tsunamis are topics that cover the headlines of today´s
newspapers. An understanding of Earth
Science enables us to make informed
decisions that influence our daily
life. We will show you how to recognise landslides, rock falls, erosion
and cliff retreats. We will take you to places of inland deposits
of tsunamis, explain the results of sea-level change and show you dinosaur
footprints and lots of exciting
rocks covered with fossils and minerals. It will be an interesting introduction into geology... go to page

tailored courses

We are flexible.We
love new ideas and challenges.Do you
represent a company, a university department or a group of like-minded people?Do you have a good idea that can help your
people to develop skills in key areas, engage and inspire them but cannot find a
course to meet your specific requirements?Please contact us.We will work with you and our local partners
to plan and deliver a fully flexible course to address your specific requirements.We will help you identify where you could
use some training, then work with you to design and deliver a cost effective training
week.

Most of our courses run for seven days from
Saturday to Saturday. The fully inclusive package covers:

Accommodation in the CERES Villa; a luscious all-you-can-eat organic buffet breakfast (enough to prepare a
packed lunch for a day in the field); evening meals (we take you out to our favourite local restaurants); expert
tuition and specialist workshops; entrance fees; licenses, insurance cover, all transport once here and
course materials (*except board building course). There are no hidden costs.